Public launch — summer 2026

The writing space for the real stories.

A calm editor, discreet tools, a community of beta-readers — and everything you need to finish your book, without distractions.

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Features

A complete toolkit for the modern writer.

From the first idea to publication, zkriva centralises everything you need — without juggling tools.

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A sober editor

One page, the words. The careful typography of a book, without the friction of a generic text editor. Autosave, writing stats, focus mode.

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Author tasks

Manage your scenes, revisions, research. Journal, compact or kanban views — switch as your mood changes.

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Notes and ideas

Capture a line, a character, a moment of light. Colours, tags, paper, index — find them again when inspiration returns.

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Alpha / beta calls

Post an alpha or beta-reader call. Find serious readers by genre, language, free or in exchange.

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Authors' wall

A discreet feed to share progress, a question, a reading you love. No obsessive likes, no noise.

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End-to-end encryption

Your texts stay yours. Browser-side end-to-end encryption — not even we can read what you write.

Writing, alive

Six ways to bring a book to life.

Zkriva doesn't choose: we read, write, re-read, edit, enrich, transcribe. Every role matters — and every book goes through them all.

Read

Reader

Chapter-by-chapter streaming, paper or night mode, bookmarks and reading sync across devices.

Write

Writer

Rich editor, autosave, timed sessions, word & chapter statistics.

Re-read

Beta-reader

Read a novel in progress, leave comments, spot inconsistencies, vote on chapters.

Edit

Editor

Track changes, paragraph suggestions, revision mode and fine-grained history.

Enrich

Enricher

Add notes, references, links, glossary, images, character sheets to the living text.

Transcribe

Transcriber

Digitise a manuscript, import scanned documents, convert to structured editable text.

Learn · Live

Live streaming classes, by writers who actually write.

Character building, dialogue, dramatic structure, narrative voice: join live classes, ask questions, share an extract and get real-time feedback. And if you teach, build your course in a few clicks.

  • HD live with chat, screen sharing and collaborative whiteboard
  • Replay included for 30 days after each session
  • Integrated payment — you set the price, we handle ticketing
  • Calendar synced with Google / Apple / Outlook
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Capture d'un cours d'écriture en direct sur Zkriva : intervenant en scène, agenda du jour et chat live. Fiche d'un cours d'écriture : titre, formateur, date, tarif et description du programme.
Capture de la bibliothèque Zkriva : grille de couvertures, filtres par genre. Liste des chapitres partagés avec un cénacle ou des bêta-lecteurs sur Zkriva.
Writing together · Circles & Forum

Nobody writes alone.

Join a writing circle of five or six authors who share your readings, genre and rhythm. Post on the public forum when you need a fresh pair of eyes. Alpha/beta calls rotate continuously — find a beta-reader in under a day.

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Build a world

Worldbuilding & mind maps — the universe before the first word.

Characters, creatures, species, places, objects, scenes: each entity lives in a sheet linked to the text. One click on a name in your novel opens its sheet. A mind map connects everything.

Characters

Full sheet, family tree, relationships, narrative arc, photo, voice, memory of all they've said.

Creatures & species

Fantasy bestiary or realistic fauna, traits, habitat, mythology, illustrations.

Places & maps

Cities, kingdoms, interiors, atmosphere, hand-drawn map, satellite view, indexed points of interest.

Objects & artefacts

Weapons, books, jewellery, tech: each object has a history, an owner, a dramatic effect.

Mind maps

Connect plots, characters, chapters in a mind map. Drag-and-drop, infinite zoom, image export.

Scenes & storyboard

Scene-by-scene storyboard, drag to reorder, mark progress and continuity notes.

Publish · EPUB · DOCX · Web

One click from draft to bookshop.

Compile your project to EPUB, DOCX, PDF or public web page. Choose what's visible (single chapter, whole book, draft for betas), push to Bookshop, Kobo, IndieBound, Apple Books. Or simply: share a link.

  • Clean EPUB templates, automatic table of contents, custom cover
  • Time-limited private links, password, comment rights
  • Reading statistics: where readers stop, what holds attention
  • Clean public URL for each chapter, Google-indexable
Capture de l'écran 'Publier un livre' sur Zkriva : statut général, options de visibilité et plateformes. Partage d'un chapitre via lien public ou réservé à une liste de lecteurs.
Reading on Zkriva

A reader that respects the text.

Cream paper or deep night mode, adjustable typography, automatic bookmark, hover dictionary, personal reading statistics.

Paper mode — comfortable long reads
Paper mode — comfortable long reads
Night mode — for late-night reading
Night mode — for late-night reading
Hover dictionary built in
Hover dictionary built in
Blog · Contests · Ads

Writing tells its own story too.

The authors' journal

A collective blog where we tell what happens while writing.

Articles, quotes, lessons learned, structural tips, interviews. Zkriva's blog publishes weekly — and every author can write here.

312 articles · 47 contributors
Writing contests

Weekly contest

One theme, 1500 words, 7 days. Submit your text, vote on others, win visibility.

Live contest · "The last light" · closes in 3 days
Classifieds

Calls & projects

Looking for an illustrator, freelance editor, sensitivity reader, upcoming live events.

218 active classifieds this week
How it works

Launch your project in three steps.

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Create your project

Volumes, chapters, characters, places. Pick a template or start from scratch.

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Write and organise

Write in the calm editor. Capture ideas, plan scenes, track progress day after day.

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Share and improve

Invite beta-readers, collect structured feedback, polish — then publish when you're ready.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Zkriva free?
Yes. A generous free tier lets you start your projects from day one. Premium plans will add advanced features without ever limiting the writing itself.
Are my texts safe?
Security is our priority. Projects are private by default — you choose who can access them. End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is available as an option: your manuscript is encrypted in your browser; nobody else can read it, not even us.
Can I import existing projects?
Yes. Import tools are planned for common formats (DOCX, ePub, Markdown), so you can bring your work in without retyping it.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Zkriva works entirely in the browser — on computer, tablet or phone. An installable PWA and an offline mode are on the roadmap.
How do beta-readers work?
You post a call (genre, language, length, terms), beta-readers apply, you choose. Margin annotations, discussion thread, structured feedback — everything stays in the project, not scattered across emails.
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